Philatelic Glossary

noun the side of a coin, medal, or badge that bears the main design or inscription

adjective facing or turned towards the observer

• The obverse side of the coin features the portrait of the country's founding father.
• Check out the obverse of this coin - it has a cool design on it.
• I flipped the coin and it landed on the obverse, so I won the bet.
• On the obverse of success lies hard work and determination.

verb a word used to describe an action, state, or occurrence

• The official document was stamped with the government seal.
• I stamped my foot in frustration when I found out the news.
• She stamped out of the room in a huff.
• His unique style of music is stamped with his signature sound.